This is the sixteenth in a series of posts outlining where the 2008 presidential candidates stand on climate and energy issues. The information was culled from resources developed by Courtney Fryxell and the League of Conservation Voters. You can get additional information on the candidates at HeatIsOn.org.
We will be updating this info on a regular basis and I would love to know what you think about these posts and about the candidates. Its clear that the 2008 presidential will be the most important on climate and environmental issues in decades. Your vote can help make the difference in electing a president who will take bold and just action to reduce global warming and one who will continue the status quo.
MITT ROMNEY
Website: http://www.mittromney.com/
Energy plan: http://www.mittromney.com/issue-watch/energy
Hear Romney in his own words:
On energy independence
On alternative energy
CARBON CAP AND TARGETS
Romney has not articulated a position.
FUEL EFFICIENCY
Romney opposes increasing fuel economy standards as a stand alone measure.
RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY STANDARD
Romney has not articulated a position.
EFFICIENCY TARGETS
Romney has not articulated a position.
NEW COAL PLANTS AND LIQUID COAL
Romney supports liquid coal.
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I truly believe that he is the conservative underdog that holds the ideals we really want. Romney is good, but the guy is also a flip flop and holds the book of Mormon above all others. As a conservative christian, I have a problem with this. Morals; yes, but their source is quite skewed. Sometimes people coming from such places can be more hazardous than the obvious.
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There’s not one thing in Mitt’s past or present that would give you any substantiation to make such a statement.
Should we judge all the candidates on what they might do, or what they have done.
Heaven forbid that anyone change their view from pro-choice (which was just an opinion on the role of government in the issue, not his personal opinion) to pro-life. Heaven forbid the making of a better world. If that is a flip flop, hopefully many others will join in the flipping.
No mention of wind or solar power from Mit Romney or Barack Obama. Are they afraid to talk about these types of renewable energy, or do they just believe that liquefied coal and ethanol are truly sustainable alternatives? I’m glad he has an answer, but I don’t think its quite good enough to become a real leader on renewable energy.